Delayed Stress Disorder: Why Trauma Can Haunt You Years Later
Delayed stress disorder is a mental health condition where trauma symptoms don’t arise until months or years after one’s experience. Since it is connected to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), delayed stress disorder is a recognized mental issue. In fact, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) classifies it as PTSD with delayed specification. […]
Using Reiki to Improve Mental Health Issues
Beyond our bodies and our brains, take a moment to visualize the idea that energy is constantly flowing through and around you — an invisible, kinetic force that works to shape your thoughts, your emotions, and your well-being. These feelings can seem amplified if you’ve recognized or been struggling with the presence of mental health […]
Why Do People with PTSD Develop Addiction?
Trauma can have a profound impact on the mind and body. Even a single traumatic event might cause stress reactions like anxiety, becoming physically and emotionally empty, feeling sad, fearful, angry, jumpy, or having trouble coping and moving on. These reactions are normal, and most people begin to feel better within a few weeks. But […]
Turn Things Around After a Nervous Breakdown
Nervous breakdowns often occur when someone is suffering from extreme stress and does not have access to the support they need. This is different from a common panic or anxiety attack and can have serious consequences without intervention. If you believe you are experiencing a mental breakdown, it is important to know how to deal […]
